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A legal problem is rarely "just" a legal problem. 🏘️🏥 For those living in poverty, an unresolved housing dispute or employment issue quickly ripples into: ❌ Financial instability ❌ Health challeng.

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Justice systems are often defined by courts, judges, and lawyers—but for most people, justice doesn’t function that way. Our Senior Research Associate for #AccesstoJustice, Grace Hulseman, explains...

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At the World Justice Forum 2025 in Warsaw, the Rule of Law Award was presented to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo of South Africa for his fearless leadership of the State Capture Commission and his lif...

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🌍 New year, new data, same mission. Ever wonder what happens after we release the WJP Rule of Law Index? 📊 Our Director of the Index, Alicia Evangelides, took us behind the scenes of her recent t.

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In this Staff Short, WJP Director of Engagement Lauren Kitz shares how your support fuels a critical momentum in the fight for the rule of law. From high-level global convenings to hands-on local r...

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In our latest Staff Short, Information Design Specialist Mariana López shares the design thinking process behind the WJP Rule of Law Index 2025 visuals. When rule of law changes slowly, how do you ...

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As WJP Researcher Gustavo Núñez explains, strengthening access to justice doesn’t just improve institutions—it drives inclusive growth, accountability, and even national well-being. Despite global...

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As WJP Researcher Gustavo Núñez explains, strengthening access to justice doesn’t just improve institutions—it drives inclusive growth, accountability, and even national well-being. Despite global...

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WJP’s Katrina Wanner (Program Associate) explains that 96 countries saw a drop in their rule of law score — including her own. The challenges that are most prevalent: * Constraints on Government ...

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For the first time in recent years, the rate of decline in the Rule of Law has accelerated. The Key Stat from the WJP Index 2025: 68% of countries declined this year—meaning justice and fre

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The global rule of law recession is accelerating. For the eighth consecutive year, more countries declined than improved—68% worldwide. Explore the 2025 WJP Rule of Law Index: https://worldjustice...

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The 2025 Anthony Lewis Prize for Exceptional Rule of Law Journalism was awarded to CamboJA News for their outstanding reporting on justice and accountability. 🏆 At this special ceremony, John Nery..

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📉 Civic space is in decline globally. The World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index reveals that 84% of countries are moving in the wrong direction. But there is a way forward. In this compelling d..

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